Average Monthly Sunshine in Thekkady

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Thekkady receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Thekkady varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 249 hours, while June, the darkest month, offers only 122 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2276 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.3 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.1 hours.

Thekkady’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Thekkady enjoys an average of 2276 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

June, Thekkady’s wettest month, receives 92 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 28°C. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 30°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.